Three killed, teen injured in Etwatwa shooting
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Three men were shot dead, and a teenage boy was injured during a shooting at the corner of Koppie Motebang and Eiselen streets, near the Caltex garage in Etwatwa, on February 3.
The incident, which occurred at about 17:30, claimed the lives of two taxi drivers from the Benoni Taxi Association (BTA), as well as a third man believed to be one of the gunmen.
According to Etwatwa SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Barbra Ndaba, officers arrived at the scene to find a large group of community members gathered and two bodies lying on the ground surrounded by numerous spent cartridges. A third body was discovered a few metres away next to a danger box.
“It is alleged that a white BMW with four unknown male occupants stopped at the scene. One of the suspects got out of the vehicle armed with a rifle and began shooting,” said Ndaba.
Police believe the gunman walked directly towards a gold Toyota Corolla and opened fire on two men inside the vehicle. A teenage boy who was standing nearby was also struck during the shooting.
Ndaba said it is alleged that both BTA members managed to exit the vehicle. One fell down, while the other allegedly drew a firearm and shot the suspected hitman, who also fell to the ground.
“The other suspects who were in the BMW then got out and started shooting at the BTA member who was running away. He fell down a few metres from the scene, and they took his firearm,” Ndaba said.
It is alleged that the suspects walked back to where their accomplice was lying injured, took his rifle and shot him before fleeing the scene.
Police confirmed that 42 cartridges were recovered at the scene.
The injured teenage boy was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. No arrests have been made. Police are investigating three cases of murder and one of attempted murder.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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